Into the darkness I descend (a depression poem)

Another night I can’t stop crying;

Another day I feel like dying;

Into the darkness I descend.

My head is pounding;

The pain’s abounding;

My mind is wearing thin.

Imprisoned by depression today;

I struggle, but can’t get away;

How I long for this to end.

I try to summon all my might;

To rise above this incessant fight;

But honestly, I’m feeling pretty grim.

There’s not much more I can take;

I fear I will eventually break;

I’m already starting to bend.

Tempted by what feels like fate;

I fantasize and contemplate;

Releasing the pain within.

If only this darkness would subside;

I could crawl out from where I hide;

And maybe start to mend.

For now I’ll continue to live on hope;

Counting on my will to cope;

Until the light shines once again.

If this is where you are tonight, call or text 988.

I’ll send the next one. You can leave whenever you want.